Social Work Services

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Avera social workers help ensure patients have needed services while in the hospital and then help them access available resources in the community. Social workers focus on assisting patients and families with the stresses associated with illnesses and their impact on everyday life. Social workers:

Advocate for patient and families

Provide information on community resources

Connect patients and their families with options for lodging and transportation

Counsel patients and families to assist them with emotional and psychological distress

Discharge Planning

Discharge planning is an ongoing process that may involve connection to services such as home health care, home medical equipment, hospice, assisted living or long-term care. Social workers assist with making a safe transition from hospital to home or other care environments.

Financial Matters

Social workers lend their expertise regarding available resources, specific eligibility requirements and application procedures to help individuals and families bear the burden of health care expense. Social workers can link individuals and families to available resources in the community and government programs.

Protective Services

Social workers intervene on behalf of individuals who may be in danger of harm from others or who are unable to take care of their own physical needs.

To get connected to Social Work services at your facility, ask your doctor, nurse or care team.